Best Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg Recipe
These Best Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg bring a festive twist to classic sugar cookies with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Soft and fluffy, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday celebrations. Topped with a delicate dusting of nutmeg-infused icing sugar, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Topping
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). While the oven is heating, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the spices and baking soda.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate larger bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a stand mixer or hand mixer until the mixture becomes fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla essence, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Using a teaspoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool slightly on it before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add the Topping: While the cookies are still warm, mix the icing sugar with nutmeg in a small bowl. Sprinkle this icing sugar and nutmeg blend over the cookies for a flavorful finishing touch. Allow the cookies to cool fully before serving.
Notes
- Ensuring the butter is softened makes creaming easier and results in a fluffier texture.
- Do not overmix after adding the dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender.
- The cookies may spread while baking, so leave enough space between dough portions.
- For a stronger spice flavor, you can increase the nutmeg slightly, but be careful as it can be overpowering.
- The topping should be added while the cookies are warm for better adherence.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, nutmeg cookies, holiday baking, spiced cookies, sugar cookies, festive desserts
